Panelized building system

ABSTRACT

A building system using drywall for interior and exterior wall panels is discussed. A building system using drywall for roof and floor panels is discussed. A building system using drywall which simplifies on site fabrication and construction is discussed. A building system which reduces or eliminates wood in many embodiments is described. Building systems which substantially reduce costs are described.

BACKGROUND

Residential building has remained essentially unchanged for the last 300years, with wood, wood byproducts and to a lesser extent masonryproducts providing the structure materials for the building.

Panelized building is not new, but has typically utilized wood and woodbyproducts and utilized factory fabrication. The cost of shipping and nosavings in materials has resulted in minimal to no economy to the enduser.

There is a need for alternate materials to replace wood. Environmentalconcerns and increased regulation have made wood and consequently woodbyproducts rise dramatically in cost.

Another need is for a complete system. Typically a panelized building isonly panelized in it's walls and roofs and floors are a variation ofwall panels. Timbrook patented a primitive drywall panel systemapproximately 14 years ago (U.S. Pat. No. 5,493,839 Feb. 27, 1996). Itrelied on complex equipment to fabricate the panels and was notconforming to requirements to obtain building permits.

There remains a need for a panelized system that imparts a substantialeconomy.

There remains a need for alternative materials to replace orsubstantially reduce the use of wood and wood byproducts in theconstruction process.

There remains a need for a complete panelized building system.

There remains a need for a panelized building system where the majorityof components can be fabricated on site.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

This invention encompasses a total system with roof, floor, interior andutility panels and an exterior panel that includes integral framing forwindows and doors. In addition, the exterior panel includesbi-directional studs for increased strength not only vertically buthorizontally.

Finally, the panels are easily assembled on site resulting in areduction of wood and wood bi-products of 91-95% and resultant savingsof 35-45% on the entire building.

This invention simplifies fabrication, erection and complies withbuilding code requirements.

The increased cost of wood and environmental concerns have made thedecreased use of wood a priority for consumers, builders andgovernmental authorities.

As discussed above, there is a need to reduce or eliminate the need forwood in residential construction as well as commercial, institutionaland industrial construction. There is a need for on site fabrication toreduce transportation costs and to reduce labor costs in construction.

This invention will allow for fabrication of panels of between 4 and 18feet in height and of 4 and 20 feet in width and incorporate window anddoor frames utilizing drywall as it's primary component.

A preferred embodiment of this invention is directed to on sitefabrication of the panels.

One embodiment is a building panel comprised of a first drywall sheet, asecond drywall sheet, at least a plurality of drywall studs attachedbetween the first drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet and wherethe studs separate the drywall sheets by at least 3 inches wherein thedrywall studs attached between the first and second drywall sheetscomprise drywall studs at least in part adhesively attached to the firstand second drywall sheets.

One embodiment is a building panel comprised of first drywall sheets, asecond drywall sheet, at least 3 studs separating first drywall sheetand the second drywall sheet and at least one drywall stud issubstantially parallel with the other two drywall studs and wherein atleast 3 drywall studs are attached to the first and second drywallsheet.

One embodiment is a building panel comprised of first drywall sheets,second drywall sheet, at least 1 drywall stud forms an angle of at least40 degrees to the other 2 drywall studs.

One embodiment is a building panel comprised of first drywall sheets, asecond drywall sheet, at least 1 drywall stud forms an angle of at least80 degrees to the other 2 drywall studs,

One embodiment is a building panel comprised of first drywall sheets, asecond drywall sheet, a plurality of drywall studs attached between thefirst drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet, a bottom plate betweenthe first and second drywall sheets and attached to the first and seconddrywall sheets, a corner stud extending between the first drywall sheetand the second drywall sheet and attached to the first and seconddrywall sheets.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of the exteriorwall section of this invention from a top view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 10 shows the interior sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 11 shows the vertical studs of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 12 shows the connection plate of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 13 shows the core sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 14 shows the horizontal stud of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 15. shows the exterior sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 16 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 17 shows an example of a cavity created to        accept the male edge of the adjacent panel when assembled.

FIG. 2 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of the exteriorwall section of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 10 shows the interior sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 11 shows the vertical stud of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 12 shows connection plates of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 13 shows the core sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 15 shows the horizontal studs of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 16 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 17 shows a cavity required to accommodate the        top plate.    -   Reference Numeral 18 shows a cavity required to accommodate the        bottom plate.

FIG. 3 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an interiorwall section of this invention from a top view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 30 shows the interior sheets of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 32 shows the vertical studs of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 33 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 36 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        interior panels together utilizing I connector (figure twelve        shown herein).

FIG. 4 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an interiorwall section of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 30 shows the interior sheets of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 32 shows the vertical stud of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 33 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 34 shows a cavity required to accommodate the        top plate.    -   Reference Numeral 35 shows a cavity required to accommodate the        bottom plate.

FIG. 5 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a floorsection of this invention from a top view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 50 shows the under sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 51 shows the top sheet of cellulitic        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 52 shows the joists of drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 53 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 54 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        floor panels together utilizing Box connector (figure eleven        shown herein).    -   Reference Numeral 55 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        floor panels together utilizing I connector (figure twelve shown        herein).

FIG. 6 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a floorsection of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 50 shows the under sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 51 shows the top sheet of cellulitic        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 52 shows the joists of drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 53 shows an example of adhesive joint        utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.

FIG. 7 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a cornersupport section of this invention from a top view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 71 shows structural members of cellulitic,        metal, plastic or composite composition.    -   Reference Numeral 72 shows base plate of cellulitic, metal,        plastic or composite composition.    -   Reference Numeral 73 shows exterior sheets of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 74 shows connection plates of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 75 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 76 Shows interior sheets of drywall        composition. Reference Numeral 77 shows a core sheet of drywall        composition.

FIG. 8 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a cornersupport section of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 72 shows base plate of cellulitic, metal,        plastic or composite composition.    -   Reference Numeral 73 shows exterior sheets of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 74 shows connection plates of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 75 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 77 shows a core sheet of drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 81 shows mechanical fasteners used to secure        exterior sheet to underlying structural members.

FIG. 9 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a cornersupport section of this invention from an alternate side viewperspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 72 shows base plate of cellulitic, metal,        plastic or composite composition.    -   Reference Numeral 73 shows exterior sheets of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 81 shows mechanical fasteners used to secure        exterior sheet to underlying structural members.

FIG. 10 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a roofsection of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 100 shows the roof deck of drywall or        cellulitic composition.    -   Reference Numeral 101 shows the undersheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 102 shows one embodiment of roof studs of        drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 103 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        roof panels together utilizing I connector (figure twelve shown        herein).    -   Reference Numeral 104 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        interior panels together utilizing Box connector (figure eleven        shown herein).    -   Reference Numeral 105 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.

FIG. 11 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a boxconnector section of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 111 shows a top sheet of drywall or cellulitic        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 112 shows studs of drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 113 shows an example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 115 shows of a bottom sheet of drywall or        cellulitic composition.

FIG. 12 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an Iconnector section of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 120 shows a top sheet of drywall or cellulitic        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 121 shows a stud of drywall composition.    -   Reference Numeral 122 shows a bottom sheet of drywall or        cellulitic composition.    -   Reference Numeral 123 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.

FIG. 13 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a utilitysection of this invention from a rear view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 131 shows a top cap of cellulitic composition.    -   Reference Numeral 132 shows the face sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 133. shows crossmembers of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 134. shows vertical studs of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 135 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.

FIG. 14 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a utilitysection of this invention from a side view perspective.

-   -   Reference Numeral 131 shows a top cap of cellulitic composition.    -   Reference Numeral 132 shows the face sheet of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 133. shows crossmembers of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 134. shows vertical studs of drywall        composition.    -   Reference Numeral 135 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive.    -   Reference Numeral 136 shows a cavity created to accommodate a        bottom plate.    -   Reference Numeral accommodate a top plate. 137 shows a cavity        created to

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The panelized building system is a departure from traditional buildingmethods including panelized systems currently available. One embodimentof this system comprises 5 separate panels constructed primarily ofdrywall sheets to construct a building.

One embodiment of a drywall sheet comprises a sheet having gypsumbetween layers of paper. Another embodiment of a drywall sheet comprisesa sheet having fly ash between layers of paper. Additionally, 2 separateconnectors are utilized to provide structural integrity and increasestrength.

-   -   1. Floor Panel: A panel of between 4 and 12 feet long and 4 and        8 feet wide, constructed of drywall for it's core. The core is        secured to the under layer comprised of drywall and top layer        comprises of drywall or cellulitic material with an elastomeric        adhesive and secured to the foundation with a mechanical        fastener anchored in the foundation and extending through the        base plate of cellulitic composition.    -   2. Exterior Wall Panel: A panel of between 4 and 18 feet in        height and 4 and 12 feet in width constructed of drywall for        it's core and interior and exterior layers as well as the        connection plates. The component pieces are an interior layer        and exterior layer of the same size, a core layer of the same        width as the interior and exterior layers and 6 inches to 24        inches less in height than the interior and exterior layers,        vertical studs between 1 and 24 inches wide and the same height        as the core layer and the same thickness as the core layer        (installed parallel to each other between 1 and 24 inches apart        at an angle of 10 degrees to 170 degrees to the bottom of the        core layer) installed on centers of between 1 and 24 inches,        horizontal studs substantially the same length as the width of        the core layer (installed parallel to each other between 1 and        24 inches apart at an angle of 10 degrees to 170 degrees to the        side of the core layer) installed on centers of 1 to 24 inches.        The horizontal studs are installed between the core layer and        the exterior layer and the vertical studs are installed between        the core layer and the interior layer. The core layer is        installed at the center between the horizontal and vertical        studs and is offset between 1 inch and 24 inches to the side and        is centered heightwise between the interior and exterior layers        leaving space for the top and bottom plates. The vertical studs        are not to be installed parallel to the horizontal studs.        Finally, the connection plates are installed between the        interior layer and the core layer extending between the last        vertical stud and the end of the core layer at between 1 inch        and 36 inch centers. The entire panel is secured utilizing an        elastomeric adhesive.    -   3. Interior Wall Panel: A panel of between 4 feet and 18 feet in        height and 4 and 12 feet in width constructed of drywall for        it's core and interior walls.    -   The component pieces are two interior layers and a core of        vertical studs. The vertical studs will be between 1 inch and 24        inches wide and be of varying length to accommodate top and        bottom plates. The vertical studs will be installed at 10        degrees to 170 degrees to the bottom of the interior layers. The        entire panel will be secured utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   4. Roof Panel: A panel consisting of between 4 feet and 12 feet        in height and 4 and 18 feet in width constructed of drywall for        it's core and underside and an exterior roof deck side of either        drywall or cellulitic material (to accommodate finish roofing        preference). The component pieces are an interior underside, a        core of vertical studs and an exterior roof deck. The vertical        studs will be between 1 inch and 24 inches wide and be of        varying length depending on orientation to the underside and        exterior roof deck. The vertical studs will be installed at 10        degrees to 170 degrees to the bottom of the interior layers. The        entire panel will be secured utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   5. Utility Panel: A panel of between 1 feet and 18 feet in        height and 4 and 12 feet in width constructed of drywall for        it's core and interior walls. The component pieces are an        interior layer and a core of vertical studs. The vertical studs        will be between 1 inch and 24 inches wide and be of varying        length to accommodate top and bottom plates. The vertical studs        will be installed at 0 degrees to 89 degrees to the bottom of        the interior layer. The vertical studs will be connected in the        utility cavity by cross pieces of gypsum or fly ash board        construction of widths between 1 inch and 36 inches. The cap can        be made of drywall or cellulitic material and attached with        mechanical fasteners to allow access to utilities concealed in        the utility cavity. The entire panel except for cap installation        will be secured utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   6. Box Connector: A connector of between 1 and 12 feet in length        with a width and height designed to fit snugly into the panels        they are connecting. Connector will consist of a top and bottom        layer the width of the space between 2 studs and the height of        the distance between the under layer and the top layer less the        thickness of material comprising the under layer and the top        layer, placed at opposite ends of the width of the top and        bottom layers of the connector. The panel will slide between the        vertical studs of 2 floor or roof panels and be secured by an        elastomeric adhesive. This will join 2 or more panels into one        structurally integrated unit. The box connector can be made of        drywall or cellulitic material or combination of those materials        and secured using elastomeric adhesive.    -   7. I Connector: A connector of between 1 and 12 feet in length        with a width and height designed to fit snugly between the        panels they are connecting. Connector will consist of a top and        bottom layer the width of the space between the end studs of 2        adjacent panels (floor, roof or interior wall panels) and one        stud the height of the distance between the under layer and the        top layer less the thickness of material comprising the under        layer and the top layer and be centered widthwise to the top and        bottom layer. The panel will slide between the vertical studs of        2 floor, roof or interior panels and be secured by an        elastomeric adhesive. This will join 2 or more panels into one        structurally integrated unit. The I connector can be made of        drywall or cellulitic material or combination of those materials        and secured using elastomeric adhesive.    -   8. Corner Support Section. A corner support column between 4 and        18 feet in height and 1 foot and 4 feet in width and 1 foot and        4 feet in length. Corner support column will consist of a bottom        plate and top plate of cellulitic, metal, plastic or composite        construction. A column of cellulitic, metal, plastic or        composite construction is attached between top and bottom plates        at least partially with mechanical fasteners and exterior sheets        of drywall composition and interior sheets of drywall        composition. Interior and exterior sheets will be secured to        column and top and bottom plates at least partially with        mechanical fasteners. Drywall studs and connection plates will        fit between interior and exterior sheets and be attached using        an elatomeric adhesive.    -   Figure one is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of        an exterior panel. Reference numerals 10, 11, 13 and 15 impart        vertical strength to the wall while reference numerals 10, 13,        14, and 15 impart strength to resist side impact and high wind.        Reference numerals 12, 13 and 14 form a male edge designed to        join multiple panels together to form a contiguous wall.        Reference numeral 19 is a cavity designed to receive the male        edge previously referred to in this paragraph in order to form a        contiguous wall. Reference numeral 16 shows an example of a an        elastomeric adhesive joint.    -   FIG. 2 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of the        exterior wall section of this invention from a side view        perspective. Reference numerals 17 and 18 are cavities designed        to accommodate a top and bottom plate respectively.    -   FIG. 3 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an        interior wall section of this invention from a top view        perspective. The panel is designed primarily for vertical        strength in order to support floors and/or roof structures        above. Reference numeral 36 shows a cavity designed to allow        multiple panels to be joined together utilizing an I connector        as shown in FIG. 12 contained herein. Reference Numeral 33 shows        an example of adhesive joint utilizing an elastomeric adhesive.    -   FIG. 4 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an        interior wall section of this invention from a side view        perspective. Reference numerals 34 and 35 are cavities designed        to accommodate a top and bottom plate respectively.    -   FIG. 5 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        floor section of this invention from a top view perspective.        Reference number 50 shows a top sheet of cellulitic composition        as this is required by all building codes. Joists and undersheet        are of drywall composition as depicted in reference numerals 52        and 50 respectively. Reference numeral 54 shows a cavity created        to accommodate a box connector as shown in FIG. 11 herein.        Reference numeral 55 shows the cavity required to join adjacent        floor panels together utilizing I connector shown in FIG. 12        herein.    -   FIG. 6 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        floor section of this invention from a side view perspective.    -   FIG. 7 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        corner support section of this invention from a top view        perspective. The corner support section is designed to give an        anchoring device and provide vertical and horizontal strength to        the exterior walls of a structure. Reference numeral 71 refers        to the structural members. This assembly is joined to the bottom        and top plates at least in part by mechanical fasteners and can        be of cellulitic, metal, plastic or composite composition.        Reference numeral 72 refers to a base plate of celluiltic,        metal, plastic or composite composition. Reference numerals 73,        76, 77, and 74 refer to a male end designed to mate with the        female edge of the exterior wall panel.    -   FIG. 8 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        corner support section of this invention from a side view        perspective. Reference numeral 81 refers to mechanical fasteners        used at least in part to secure exterior sheet to underlying        structural members.    -   FIG. 9 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        corner support section of this invention from an alternate side        view perspective. Reference Numeral 72 refers to a base plate of        cellulitic, metal, plastic or composite composition. Reference        Numeral 73 refers to exterior sheets of drywall composition.        Reference Numeral 81 refers to mechanical fasteners used to        secure exterior sheet to underlying structural members.    -   FIG. 10 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        roof section of this invention from a side view perspective.        Reference numeral 100 shows the roof deck of drywall or        cellulitic composition. Reference numeral 101 refers to the        undersheet of drywall composition. Reference numeral 102 refers        to roof studs of drywall composition. Reference numeral 103        refers to the cavity required to join adjacent roof panels        together utilizing I connector (figure twelve shown herein).        Reference numeral 104 refers to the cavity required to join        adjacent interior panels together utilizing Box connector        (figure eleven shown herein).    -   FIG. 11 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        box connector section of this invention from a side view        perspective. Reference numeral 111 shows a top sheet of drywall        or cellulitic composition. Reference numeral 112 shows studs of        drywall composition. Reference numeral 113 shows an example of        an adhesive joint utilizing elastomeric adhesive. Reference        Numeral 115 shows of a bottom sheet of drywall or cellulitic        composition. Reference numerals 111, 112, 113 and 115 as a unit        allow floor and roof panels to be joined together in a        structurally sound manner to increase the span of the floor or        roof.    -   FIG. 12 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of an I        connector section of this invention from a side view        perspective. Reference numeral 120 refers to a top sheet of        drywall or cellulitic composition. Reference numeral 121 refers        to a stud of drywall composition. Reference numeral 122 refers        to a bottom sheet of drywall or cellulitic composition.    -   FIG. 13 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        utility section of this invention from a rear view perspective.        Reference numeral 131 refers to a top cap of cellulitic        composition. Reference numeral 132 refers to the face sheet of        drywall composition. Reference numeral 133 refers to        crossmembers of drywall composition. Reference numeral 134        refers to vertical studs of drywall composition.    -   FIG. 14 is an artist's drawing of a preferred embodiment of a        utility section of this invention from a side view perspective.        Reference numeral 135 shows one example of an adhesive joint        utilizing elastomeric adhesive. Reference numeral 136 refers to        a cavity created to accommodate a bottom plate. Reference        numeral 137 refers to a cavity created to accommodate a top        plate.

1. A building panel comprised of: a. first drywall sheets b. seconddrywall sheet c. at least a plurality of drywall studs attached betweenthe first drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet and where the studsseparate the drywall sheets by at least 3 inches. d. wherein the drywallstuds attached between the first and second drywall sheets comprisedrywall studs at least in part adhesively attached to the first andsecond drywall sheets.
 2. The building panel of claim 1 wherein thedrywall studs separate the first and second drywall sheets by at least 7inches.
 3. The building panel of claim 1 wherein the drywall studsseparate the first and second drywall sheets by at least 10 inches. 4.The building panel of claim 1 wherein the drywall studs are adhesivelyattached to the first and second drywall sheets.
 5. The building panelof claim 1 wherein the drywall studs are adhesively attached to thefirst and second drywall sheets at least in part drywall with anadhesive which is elastomeric.
 6. A building panel comprised of: a.first drywall sheets b. second drywall sheet c. at least 3 studsseparating first drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet and at leastone drywall stud is substantially parallel with the other two drywallstuds and wherein at least 3 drywall studs are attached to the first andsecond drywall sheet.
 7. A building panel comprised of: a. first drywallsheets b. second drywall sheet c. at least 1 drywall stud forms an angleof at least 40 degrees to the other 2 drywall studs.
 8. A building panelcomprised of: a. first drywall sheets b. second drywall sheet c. atleast 1 drywall stud forms an angle of at least 80 degrees to the other2 drywall studs.
 9. A building panel comprised of: a. first drywallsheets b. second drywall sheet c. a plurality of drywall studs attachedbetween the first drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet. d. Abottom plate between the first and second drywall sheets and attached tothe first and second drywall sheets. e. A corner stud extending betweenthe first drywall sheet and the second drywall sheet and attched to thefirst and second drywall sheets.
 10. A building panel of claim 9 wherethe bottom plate is attached to the second drywall sheet with mechanicalfasteners.
 11. A building panel of claim 9 where the bottom plate isattached to the first drywall sheet with mechanical fasteners.
 12. Abuilding panel of claim 9 where the bottom plate is attached to thesecond drywall sheet with adhesive.
 13. A building panel of claim 9where the bottom plate is attached to the first drywall sheet withadhesive.
 14. A building panel of claim 9 where the corner stud isattached to the first drywall sheet with adhesive.
 15. A building panelof claim 9 where the corner stud is attached to the second drywall sheetwith adhesive.
 16. The building panel of claim 9 wherein the bottomplate is cellulosic.
 17. A building panel of claim 9 where the bottomplate is metal.
 18. A building panel of claim 9 where the bottom plateis plastic.
 19. A building panel of claim 9 where the bottom plate iscomposite.
 20. The building panel of claim 9 wherein the corner studcomprises a cellulosic material
 21. A building panel of claim 9 wherethe corner stud comprises a metal material.
 22. A building panel ofclaim 9 where the. corner stud comprises a plastic material.
 23. Abuilding panel of claim 9 where the corner stud comprises a compositematerial
 24. A building panel of claim 9 wherein the top plate iscellulosic.
 25. A building panel of claim 9 wherein the top plate ismetal.
 26. A building panel of claim 9 wherein the top plate is plastic.27. A building panel of claim 9 wherein the top plate is composite.